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We can’t wait for tomorrow!!! Come celebrate all the amazing dancers and dances that make our beloved city so beautiful ✨ at the 20th Annual @danceparadenyc 🦋 Catch us dancing and prancing from 17th & 6th to Tompkins Square and then join us for the Dance Fest where we’ll hit the stage at Tompkins Square Park alongside so many wonderful NYC companies, crews and collectives!We’ll be sharing highlights from UNDERSCORED featuring the luminous @michelesaunders43and the unparalleled @bravobrahms 💜The parade starts at 12noon and the Dance Fest starts at 3pm:) Hope to see youuuuuuse awl! 🦋#danceparadenyc #ephratasheriedance #ead #welovenyc #danceparade

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA! 🌆🔥
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The final bow for the 2025/26 season, but this is just the beginning!
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@ephratasheriedance closes out the Shadow Cities season with an explosive celebration of street dance: raw, electric, and powered by original music by Grammy-winning pianist Arturo O'Farrill that just hits different.
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This work is on the move. Shadow Cities kicks off its 2026/27 season at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival (@jacobspillow) - we can't wait to see you there.
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Catch #EphratAsherieDance live:
📅 Mar 21 | 7:30 PM
📍 Page Auditorium — @DukeArts
🎟️ Grab your tickets via the link in #EAD's bio — don't let the curtain fall without you.
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Presenters — want to bring Shadow Cities to your stage? Reach out to Sandyg@pentacle.org🌆
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📸: Christopher Duggan
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Image Description: Bold white text at the top reads "SHADOW CITIES / EPHRAT ASHERIE DANCE / with Arturo O'Farrill." The background is a deep blue and purple gradient stage wash. At center, choreographer Ephrat Asherie stands on the left, laughing joyfully, wearing a yellow and red striped short-sleeve top, olive green vest, and pink cargo pants. She holds hands with Grammy-winning composer Arturo O'Farrill, who stands on the right in a dark maroon button-down shirt and black pants, gesturing outward with his free hand and smiling warmly. Wooden crates are visible in the background. At the bottom, white text on a dark banner reads "DUKE ARTS PRESENTS / DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA."

PURCHASE, NEW YORK! 🌃💃
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Shadow Cities is taking over Westchester County THIS SATURDAY!
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@ephratasheriedance brings explosive street dance powered by original music from Grammy-winning composer Arturo O’Farrill.
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Consider this your post-blizzard warm-up. 🔥
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This is one night only — you do NOT want to miss it.
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Catch #EphratAsherieDance live:
📅 Feb 28 | 7:30 PM
📍 The PepsiCo Theater - @purchasepac
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🎟️ Secure your tickets now via the link in #EAD’s bio.
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📸: Christopher Duggan
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Image Description:
Large white text at the top reading “SHADOW CITIES,” followed by “EPHRAT ASHERIE DANCE” and “with Arturo O’Farrill.” Centered on stage are four performers mid-movement under theatrical lighting. From left to right: Manon Bal, in loose rust-colored pants and a sheer gray long-sleeve top leans forward with bent elbows; Larry Bustamante wearing a yellow beanie, glasses, and layered casual clothing plays a flute; beside him, Val Ho in a red and yellow jacket and blue pants steps dynamically with arms raised; and on the far right, Eriko Jimbo in a yellow and red top with blue pants turns away in motion. A grand piano is partially visible in the background. At the bottom of the image, white text reads: “THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, PURCHASE COLLEGE” and “PURCHASE, NEW YORK.”

DENVER, COLORADO! 🌃👥
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@ephratasheriedance brings Shadow Cities to the Mile High City THIS WEEK!
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This thrilling collab between #EAD and Grammy-winning composer Arturo O’Farrill (@pianitis) fuses explosive street dance with electrifying jazz to create an experience you’ll feel in every beat.
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Catch #EphratAsherieDance live:
📅 Feb 19 | 7:30 PM
📍 Gates Concert Hall
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🎟️ DO NOT MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SEE THIS LIVE. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! A special promo is also available for youth dancers and their accompanying parent/guardian! — link in #EAD’s bio.
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📸: Christopher Duggan
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Image Description: At the top, large white text reads “SHADOW CITIES,” followed by “Ephrat Asherie Dance with Arturo O’Farrill.” The background features a dramatic stage lighting gradient shifting from deep blue on the left to bright red and magenta on the right. In the foreground, several dancers perform energetically on stage while interacting with wooden box props. Teena Marie stands at the front right, leaping forward and smiling. They are wearing a red cropped jacket, tan top, olive pants, and sneakers. At the bottom of the poster, white text on a dark blue band reads “Newman Center for the Performing Arts” and “Denver, Colorado.”

LEWISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA! 🌃👥
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Here’s something to fight the Monday scaries…
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@ephratasheriedance will be performing an absolute BANGER at the @weis_center this THURSDAY! 🔥
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Do NOT miss your chance to experience Shadow Cities - an exhilarating blend of rhythm and movement, featuring original music from Grammy Award-winning composer Arturo O’Farrill (@pianitis)
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Catch #EphratAsherieDance live:
📅 Feb 12 | 7:30 PM
📍 Weis Center For The Performing Arts
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🎟️ Move fast, Tickets are LIMITED! A special promo is also available for youth dancers and their accompanying parent/guardian! — link in #EAD’s bio.
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📸: Christopher Duggan
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Image Description: Ephrat Asherie dances towards saxophonist Larry Bustamante, with her arms extended outwardly and legs crossed. Larry takes a wide stance, facing Ephrat. He is playing the saxophone, matching her energy. Behind them, Manon Bal and Eriko Jimbo sprint across the dancefloor, each holding a box. They wear vibrant costumes in yellow, red, white, and neutral tones, creating strong contrast against the red backdrop and blue lighting. Above them, bold white text reads “SHADOW CITIES,” followed by “Ephrat Asherie Dance with Arturo O'Farrill” At the bottom, text notes the Weis Center For The Performing Arts in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK! 🌃🔥💃
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YOUR WEEKEND IS ABOUT TO HEAT UP…
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Shadow Cities is coming to the @urochester TONIGHT.
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@ephratasheriedance brings this electrifying work to life, featuring original music by Grammy Award–winning artist Arturo O’Farrill - rhythm, movement, and music you won't want to miss.
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Catch #EphratAsherieDance live:
📅 Feb 6 | 7:30 PM
📍 Sloan Performing Arts Center
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LAST CHANCE TO GRAB TICKETS BEFORE THEY’RE GONE — link in #EAD’s bio. 🔥
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📸: Christopher Duggan
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Image Description: Dorren "Moglii" Smith is captured midair in a powerful jump against a dark stage background that fades from deep red to black. Dorren wears a bright yellow sleeveless top, light-colored pants, sneakers, and a flat cap, with one arm raised and legs bent. Large white text at the top reads “SHADOW CITIES” and “Ephrat Asherie Dance.” At the bottom, text reads “University of Rochester” and “Rochester, New York.”

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON! 🌃🔥💃
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THIS WEEKEND, THREE NIGHTS ONLY — Shadow Cities is coming to @meanycenter
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@ephratasheriedance joins forces with the legendary Arturo O’Farrill (@pianitis) for a collision of rhythm, movement, and live music
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Catch #ephratasheriedance live:
📅: Jan 29 - 31 | 8 PM
📍: Meany Hall – Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater
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GET YOUR TICKETS BEFORE THEY’RE GONE — link in #EAD's bio.
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Image Credit: Christopher Duggan
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Image Description:
Saxophonist Larry Bustamante stands on the left, mid-step, playing his instrument. On the right, dancers Dorren Moglii Smith and Manon Bal perform a dynamic partnered movement: one dancer lifts a high, extended leg while the other supports them, both balanced and in motion. They wear vibrant costumes in yellow, red, white, and neutral tones, creating strong contrast against the blue background. Above the image, a large text reads “SHADOW CITIES,” followed by “EPHRAT ASHERIE DANCE with Arturo O’Farrill.” At the bottom, the text reads “MEANY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, Seattle, Washington.”

Shadow Cities sneak peek 🔥

See you this weekend for the company’s Meany debut!

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA!🔥🌃
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Shadow Cities is taking over the Modlin Center TONIGHT - Explosive movement. Live music. Unstoppable energy.
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@ephratasheriedance joins forces with the legendary Arturo O’Farrill (@pianitis) to bring you this absolute banger.
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Catch #Ephratasheriedance live at the @modlincenter:
📅 January 23, 2026 | 7:30 PM
📍 Alice Jepson Theatre
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LAST CHANCE TO GRAB YOUR TICKETS BEFORE THEY'RE GONE - Link in their bio!
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📸: Christopher Duggan
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Image Description: The words "Shadow Cities, Ephrat Asherie Dance, with Arturo O'Farrill" are written towards the top of the image in white. A person seated at center on a wooden box drum, looking to their left, with hands resting on the instrument. They wear a green jacket, dark shirt, jeans, and sneakers. Surrounding them, several Ephrat Asherie Dance dancers form a loose circle, clapping their hands and leaning inward. The dancers wear colorful, casual costumes in reds, yellows, and blues. "Jan 23, Modlin Center" is written on the bottom of the image in white.

Here we goooooooaw!! Shadow Cities on tour :) Richmond,Seattle, Rochester, Lewisburg, Denver, La Jolla, Purchase, Durham…we can’t wait to see you all! #ephratasheriedance #shadowcities #arturoofarrill #livemusic #ead

Taking notes from @manonbaldance @dorren.moglii and @larrythebari on how to move with grace, focus and clarity in the new year 💜All of us @ephratasheriedance are deeply grateful for all your support throughout 2025 and are sending you big love for a peaceful, healthy and inspiring 2026.✨

Shadow Cities @thejoycetheater was one for the books! Performing in our beloved NYC was the best way to end 2025:) Thank youuuuuse awl for coming out to support us and showing us SO much love 💜Thank youuuu to @cdugganphoto for capturing these beautiful moments and of course infinite gratitude to our luminous lighting designer @kathrynkaufmann and glorious costume designer @daviddalrympleinc for making us look so damn good up there :) ✨🦋💜 #shadowcities #ead #ephratasheriedance #arturoofarrill #joycetheater

Shadow Cities @thejoycetheater was one for the books! Performing in our beloved NYC was the best way to end 2025:) Thank youuuuuse awl for coming out to support us and showing us SO much love 💜Thank youuuu to @cdugganphoto for capturing these beautiful moments and of course infinite gratitude to our luminous lighting designer @kathrynkaufmann and glorious costume designer @daviddalrympleinc for making us look so damn good up there :) ✨🦋💜 #shadowcities #ead #ephratasheriedance #arturoofarrill #joycetheater

Shadow Cities @thejoycetheater was one for the books! Performing in our beloved NYC was the best way to end 2025:) Thank youuuuuse awl for coming out to support us and showing us SO much love 💜Thank youuuu to @cdugganphoto for capturing these beautiful moments and of course infinite gratitude to our luminous lighting designer @kathrynkaufmann and glorious costume designer @daviddalrympleinc for making us look so damn good up there :) ✨🦋💜 #shadowcities #ead #ephratasheriedance #arturoofarrill #joycetheater

Shadow Cities @thejoycetheater was one for the books! Performing in our beloved NYC was the best way to end 2025:) Thank youuuuuse awl for coming out to support us and showing us SO much love 💜Thank youuuu to @cdugganphoto for capturing these beautiful moments and of course infinite gratitude to our luminous lighting designer @kathrynkaufmann and glorious costume designer @daviddalrympleinc for making us look so damn good up there :) ✨🦋💜 #shadowcities #ead #ephratasheriedance #arturoofarrill #joycetheater

Shadow Cities @thejoycetheater was one for the books! Performing in our beloved NYC was the best way to end 2025:) Thank youuuuuse awl for coming out to support us and showing us SO much love 💜Thank youuuu to @cdugganphoto for capturing these beautiful moments and of course infinite gratitude to our luminous lighting designer @kathrynkaufmann and glorious costume designer @daviddalrympleinc for making us look so damn good up there :) ✨🦋💜 #shadowcities #ead #ephratasheriedance #arturoofarrill #joycetheater

Shadow Cities @thejoycetheater was one for the books! Performing in our beloved NYC was the best way to end 2025:) Thank youuuuuse awl for coming out to support us and showing us SO much love 💜Thank youuuu to @cdugganphoto for capturing these beautiful moments and of course infinite gratitude to our luminous lighting designer @kathrynkaufmann and glorious costume designer @daviddalrympleinc for making us look so damn good up there :) ✨🦋💜 #shadowcities #ead #ephratasheriedance #arturoofarrill #joycetheater